In a surprise move, the NHL's Board of Governors unanimously approved Charles Wangs sale of a majority stake in the to former Washington Capitals co-owner Jonathan Ledecky and investor Scott Malkin. NHL commi Zydrunas Ilgauskas Jersey sioner Gary Bettman confirmed the unanimous vote while addre sing the media Tuesday. The board's approval was expected, but not until December. More from NHL.coms Dan Rosen:Bettman says Isles sale unanimously approved. Not final yet b/c it hasn't been closed but hope is to have that done before season starts. Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) Apparently the approval was not even on the agenda for Tuesday's meeting.Isles sale was not on original agenda but a motion was made to vote on it after an update was given. Seconded and vote was unanimous. Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) Islanders Sale The Islanders announced in August that Wang had reached a deal with Ledecky and Malkin to a sume control after a two-year transitional period, pending approval from the NHLs BOG. Over the next two years, the Islanders' soon-to-be majority owners will hold a minority stake in the franchise before Wang turns it over.With the board's approval, the path is clear for Wang to close the sale and begin the two-year transitional period.According to , Wang will maintain a minority interest in the club as part of the new ownership group after Ledecky and Malkin a sume majority control. The Islanders are set to open their final season in Na sau County before moving to Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the 2015-16 campaign. Larry Nance Jr. Jersey